Stone Crab Claw Meat

Extracted meat from cooked stone crab claws (Menippe mercenaria), brined and chilled-packed. Under HTS 1605.10.60.90 as other crab, excluding live claw trade. Florida specialty.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen claws in shell

In-shell frozen claws classify as frozen crustaceans.

1605.40.05.00Same rate: 35%

If from shrimp/crab claws specifically

Some claw meats have narrow subheadings if matching exact descriptions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain seasonal harvest permits if applicable; label as claw-derived meat; differentiate from live claw imports under Chapter 3

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